Preview: Russian headgear with two new 1/35th scale head sets from ARTO productions...

Well, they COULD be anyone' head inside a Pilotka or a Ushanka we suppose. Both of these headgears feature in these two five head sets from Arto Productions. See more about them in our preview...

Preview: Tron Model Kit's Astro Boy (Mighty Atom): Atom - Regular & Deluxe kits...

A bit of indulgence this one - (It IS a model kit don't worry). Tron Model Kit's latest set of two new kits (standard & deluxe) feature the famous cartoon character boy robot Astro Boy! We loved watching this as a kid, & thought you might be interested to see what this pre-coloured, light up kit looks like. See it inside-out in our preview...

Preview: "War has no gender” - Females in the front line in 35th scale from ICM

When facing the might of an invading enemy, who could forgive any person wanting to step up and fight? Today we look at the new figure & accessories set “War has no gender” - Female servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from ICM in 1/35th scale in our preview...

Preview: USMC A-4M in 48th scale - A new-tooled Marine Scooter from Magic Factory...

Due to suit a lot of fans who want an updated "Scooter" - Magic Factory's newest kit is the 1/48th scale A-4M Skyhawk. We have CADs & some kit details to show you about the model's features today in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's Tempo A400 Tieflader Pritsche 3-wheel truck in 1/35th scale

MiniArt's version of the A400 3-wheel truck has many forms. Now, this three wheeler is a low sided truck, loaded for bear with barrels full of the good stuff! The kit comes in plastic, decals w/three colour schemes. We look at it in our preview...

Three very different types of "Hetzer" on the way from Takom in 2024

Three new Hetzers - A command version w/Winterketten (& interior), a Flammpanzer & Kugelblitz Flakpanzer 38(t) are the selections for Takom's early releases for 2024. We look at the three of them in our preview...

Preview: A new P-51D sheet in three scales & reprinted Corsairs from EagleCals...

A new P-51D sheet from EagleCals with four schemes of interesting mustangs are on the new list for modellers. We look at them (& some reprinted Corsair favourites) in our preview.

Preview: Two odd Soviet armour pieces from Trumpeter in February...

An experimental & an extreme add-on to a stalwart are the subjects of Trumpeter's two 35th scale armour releases of February. We look at the info, art, colours & built-up test kits in our preview...

Preview: I love Kit's two new models for February...

The M55 & the mighty Patton are the subjects from I Love Kit for February release. We look at the art, colours, decals & built test shots in our preview...

Hobbyboss' new items of February 2024 - plastic, art, colours & built up...

Two unsung workhorses of WWII in 48th scale are the subjects of Hobbyboss' February items. We look at the sprues, colours, decals & build up kits in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 2024 catalogue

MiniArt has come good on some promises from the 2023 list and added a few new interesting kits for next year in the preview of their 2024 catalogue. Some great kits in here, check them all out in our preview...

Preview: Dioramag Vol. #15 – "Atlantic Wolf" from Pla Editions

We have been looking forward to seeing the new DioraMag issue - Always full of scenes we wish we made or just plain inspiration. We look at what's in the latest issue in our preview...

A Man, Macchi, Merc & and ol' Bedford are the latest releases from Italeri...

A Man, Macchi, Merc & an Ol' Bedford are amongst Italeri's December releases. We look at the artwork, sprues, parts & decal/marking choices in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt updates & re-issues their 35th scale "British Armoured Car Crew" in a Special Edition

MiniArt are re-issuing some of their older set, but not just as they were - either adding resin or improved details to make them "Special Editions." We look at what comes in their "British Armoured Car Crew" Special Edition kit in our preview...

Preview: Meng's 1/35th scale AH-64D Saraf Attack Helicopter (IAF)

Meng's 1/35th scale AH-64D Saraf Attack Helicopter (IAF) was coming, it was only a matter of time. Now we have some great CAD shots of the details of the kit & some much appreciated extras. See them in our preview...

Revell's new tool speeder bike in 12th scale

We suppose this is made to fit in to Bandai's range of 1/12th scale figures, the new tooled speeder bike, scout trooper & Grogu from Revell is due early next year. We look a the plastic & completed test kit in our preview...

Preview: Special Hobby, CMK & Planet Model's latest kits in January

Special Hobby & CMK Model's latest kits for January look like a good bunch, with plenty of detail & great colour choices. We have picked the most interesting to show you in our preview...

Preview: The oldest profession? Nah - it's MiniArt's new 35th scale "Street Workers with a bright Idea

How many street workers does it take to change a light bulb? To follow on from their recent excellent range of civilian figures in plastic to fit into your scenes MiniArt bring us the most innocent rendering of "Street Workers" we have ever seen. Either this set is exactly what you are expecting or you have a dirty mind. We look at what comes in the kit in our preview...

"Scale It!" A new magazine from Plastic Invasion in the highest quality & at a discount for a short time...

Scale it!  - the new magazine from Plastic Invasion follows in the footsteps of their recent released book "Scale Modeling WW2: German Camouflage Uniforms". Not just in style, but in quality content. They are also releasing two separate figures to coincide this release. See more about them all in our preview... 

Preview update: MiniArt's 48th scale D-30RE Jug in colours & plastic...

To add to the boxart & CADs we have already seen. We look at the plastic & colours of MiniArt's new 1/48th scale P-47D-30RE Basic Kit in today's preview update...

Construction Review Pt.II: Andy finishes AK Interactive's 35th scale FJ43 SUV hard top

Today we see the conclusion of Andy King built, paint, decal & weathering of AK Interactive's 35th scale FJ43 SUV hard top. See how he finishes the kit to this high standard in Pt II...

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G Alkett Prod. October 1943 w/interior

MiniArt has released their latest 1/35th scale StuG III Ausf.G series—an Alkett Production version from October 1943—this kit with a full interior! We have the kit's features in CAD in our preview...

Hands-on tutorial video review: VMS Pigment Jockey (+ a 20% discount)

VMS supplies are a little bit of a dark horse in our industry. We know that Clayton Ockerby swears by them. So we were interested to see his review of the new "Pigment Jockey" in text and video from. See how he gets the best out of this interesting product in his review...

Twenty-nine (29!) new products in four scales in time for Xmas from Black Dog...

Black Dog always has some great additions & improvements for your models & dioramas. They have twenty nine new resin sets for us in December. We look at each in our preview...

"Black Aces" & "Wolfpack" markings with Great Wall Hobby's new 48th scale F-14A kit...

Great Wall hobby have an earlier sibling to match their "Bombcat" - kit of recent times - with the F-14A early variant with three marking choices in 1/48th scale. We look at the sprue, decal layout & new features of this particular kit in our preview...

Preview: 35th scale M2A2 ODS SA IFV in 35th scale from Magic Factory

Magic Factory have sent news of their second Bradley kit boxing in 1/35th scale. This kit features plastic, photo-etch, 3D printed resin & two decal choices for vehicles serving in Ukraine right now. We look at them in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's new 48th scale "Garage Workshop"

Just in time for a mobile workshop for your 48th scale armour or even for a certain new Thunderbolt kit on the way. MiniArt's new Garage workshop will fill the gaps in your 48th scale diorama. We look at the kit contents in our preview...

Amusing Hobby release details on new 35th scale Leopard 2A8

Amusing Hobby have covered pretty much all of the most modern tank prototypes & designs from around the world with the inclusion of this - the new 35th scale Leopard 2A8. We look at the features of the real tank & the kit in CAD in our preview...

Hobbyboss' new items of January 2024 - in plastic, art, colours & built up...

The navalized MiG-29K Fulcrum-D & a pint sized armoured train are the subjects of Hobbyboss' January items. We look at the sprues, colours, decals & build up kits in our preview...

Preview: Italeri's December releases in art, sprues, colours...

Four kits from Italeri in time for Christmas to tempt you this month. Two complete modelling solutions, the second AMX  & a re-pop of the Dodge command car are the subjects. We look at the artwork, sprues, parts & decal / marking choices in our preview...

Preview: Dragon's new 48th scale Bf-109E-4 - a decade in the making?

Dragon have apparently been working for ten years on this, their latest aircraft kit in the form of the 48th scale Bf-109E-4. We look at the images of the new kite in our preview...

Preview: Airframe & Miniature No.23 - The Junkers Ju 88 Part 1: V1 to A-17 plus B-series – A Complete Guide to the Luftwaffe’s Legendary Twin

Valiant Wings Publishing latest title in the Airframe & Miniature series features one of the most loved airframes of WWII - the Junkers 88 & Early series family. The first of a two-book series, we look at the contents of Vol.I & see how to get it at a pre-order discount in our preview...

Build Guide: 1/35th scale Panther Ausf.G Late w/ FG1250 Active Infrared Night Vision System from Meng

Paul's build of Meng's late WWII-era 1/35th scale Panther Ausf.G Late w/ FG1250 Active Infrared Night Vision System from Meng (+ PanzerArt tracks) are the subject of today's story. See how he got it looking like his chosen subject in his helpful build guide...

Preview: MiniArt's 72nd scale StuG III Ausf.G March 1943 Alkett Prod.

MiniArt has taken the detail from their excellent 1/35th scale StuG series and transferred it to their diminutive 1/72nd scale series of kits. We look at what comes in the kit, the markings & CAD images in our preview...

Preview update: Neverland Hobby's new 144th scale Kriegsmarine U-Boat U-96 "Das U-Boot" test kit build...

Today we see the built up test shot of Neverland Hobby's new VIIC U-Boat U-96 in 1/144th scale. The kit comes pre-painted & is a snap together kit. See it completed & lightly weathered in our preview...

Preview: A 700th scale York & Iowa from Trumpeter in January...

We have already seen the new armour kits from Trumpeter due in January, today we see two ships of the line in 700th scale. We look at the sprues, colours, built models & info in our preview...

Preview: AFV Club releases the 35th scale M15 "SPECIAL" 40mm CGMC...

The modification to place a 40mm Bofors gun on an M3 to create the M15 "Special" is the latest  kit from AFV club in their 35th scale halftrack series. We look today at the new feature list & photos of the completed kit from AFV's model makers in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale D-30RE Jug in CAD & Art...

MiniArt's new 1/48th scale P-47D-30RE is with us in boxart & CAD form. We look at the renders of their first release, the boxart & one of the marking choices in real life in our preview...

Preview: Two new kit from I love Kit in December..

Two new kits this month, a heavy Hauler M104 & an M3 Grant in their December line up from I Love Kit. We look at the art, sprue shots, colours, marking choices & even built test shots in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's families of musician refugees in 35th scale

MiniArt add to their recent street musicians set with this, a couple, refugees, taking their meagre possessions - their instruments, with them to safety. An altogether less jolly scene. We look at these three new figures & instruments in our preview...

Preview: Arma Hobby's new "Hurribomber" Mk.IIb incoming

Arma Hobby has another version of their award winning 48th scale Hurricane on the way. This one is the Mk.IIb "Hurribomber", with the kit boasting additional aftermarket to further improve the plastic on offer. We look at the kit in our preview...

MiniArt's 35th scale German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40 Late w/Elite Artillerie Regiment Crew

The German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun PAK 40. (Late Production) gun is on the way with a crack crew of gunners, (pak)ing four marking choices in the box. We look at the gun, the schemes and figures in our preview...

Preview: Border brings the latest Leopard in 35th scale...

Border model go one model newer with this, their German main battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V in 1/35th scale, about to hit the market early next year. We look at the CAD drawings & the real thing in our preview...

Two of the most lethal 88's of WWII in 35th from Trumpeter in January...

Trumpeter has released built up shots of two of their latest kits due in January. Some of the most lethal guns ever transported by the Germans during WWII in 35th scale are the subjects. We look at the sprues, colours, built models & info in our preview...

Review: ResKit 48th scale F-35 Lightning II improvement sets Pt. II - Cans & Wheels...

We have seen two resin aftermarket sets from ResKit in review from Gary already. Today he takes a look at the 'burner cans & wheel sets for the 48th scale Lightning II in another detailed review...

Preview: MiniArt's new 35th scale "Street Musicians 1930-40's"

MiniArt continue to give us more civilians from mid-last century to populate our city dioramas. If imagination is the best tool in your kit, then figures like this are surely a runner up. We look at these three new figures & instruments in our preview...

Head's up! Three new 1/35th scale head sets from ARTO productions...

Often accused of having a good head for writing website news. TMN staff were happy to see a decent bit of head come across our desk in the form of ARTO Production's three new head sets, five each in 35th scale. One of them is even an upgrade to your Tamiya figures (sacrilege!). See more about them in our preview...

Review: ResKit 48th scale F-35 Lightning II improvement sets Pt. I - Cockpit ,seat & Pilot...

Today Gary reviews the first two of four sets for your 1/48th scale F-35 Lightning II from ResKit. Both the cockpit, plus seated pilot & seat he's sitting on are the subjects today - with the wheels & burner can coming tomorrow. Check in for Pt.1 today... 

MiniArt's new 35th scale "German Tank Riders, Ardennes 1944"

MiniArt's new 35th scale "German Tank Riders, Ardennes 1944" looks to compliment your German armour scene. With late 1944 winter-weight clothing & equipment on this set of four soldiers. See what is in the set in our preview...

SS soldiers under fire & new parts for your 72nd scale Hetzer from Rado Miniatures...

Rado Miniatures have new sets of 3D printed Hetzer exhausts & water pumps in 72nd, as well as two great looking SS men in 35th scale running for their hides in Normandy in 1944. We look at them in our preview...